Canon Digital IXUS

Digital camera product line

The original Canon Digital IXUS

The Digital IXUS (IXY Digital in Japan and PowerShot Digital ELPH in US and Canada) is a series of digital cameras released by Canon. It is a line of ultracompact cameras, originally based on the design of Canon's IXUS/IXY/ELPH line of APS cameras.

History

Canon's PowerShot A and S line of the time^[when?] were being made as small as contemporary technology allowed,^[1] and demonstrated the demand for a small digital camera of good quality. Canon used its experience with small film cameras, particularly the APS IXUS, to mass-produce good digital cameras smaller than anyone else had managed up to the time (the first Digital IXUS was the smallest 2 MP then available^[2]) and reused the popular IXUS/IXY/ELPH brand name with the tag line "The DIGITAL IXUS blends Canon's award-winning IXUS design with PowerShot digital technology."^[3]

The first Digital IXUS, released in June 2003 fitted the technology of the PowerShot S11 into a body similar to the APS IXUS II.^[4] Between 2004 and 2005, starting with the Digital IXUS II, Canon moved from the use of CF cards to SD cards to create thinner cameras.

Several models have found favor within the Kite Aerial Photography (KAP) community due to a unique combination of small size/ low weight, excellent image quality with stabilization, and the option of expanded manual control including intervalometer functionality available via 3rd party CHDK.

G-series in a compact body

The IXUS 901Ti was the first in a series of IXUS and S-series cameras that feature the Digic image processors and larger than average sensors as fitted to the advanced PowerShot G-series cameras. The IXUS / S-series and the equivalent G-series models are listed below:

• IXUS 901 Ti (SD900)* / PowerShot G7 / Digic III / 10 MP 3648 × 2736 1/1.8″ CCD.
• IXUS 960 IS (SD950IS)* / PowerShot G9 / Digic III / 12.1 MP 4000 × 3000 1/1.7″ CCD.
• IXUS 980 IS (SD990IS) / PowerShot G10 / Digic 4 / 14.7 MP 4416 × 3312 1/1.7″ CCD.
• PowerShot S90, S95, S200 / PowerShot G11, G12 / Digic 4 / 10 MP 3648 × 2736 1/1.7″ CCD (S200 features Digic 5).
• PowerShot S100, S120 / PowerShot G15 / Digic 5 / 12.1 MP 4000×3000 1/1.7" CMOS.
• Powershot S120 / PowerShot G16 / Digic 6 / 12.1 MP 4000×3000 1/1.7" CMOS.

(* The IXUS 900 Ti and 960 IS feature a titanium body.)

Models

The same camera models are released in Europe, the US, and Japan under different names. The cameras themselves are identical apart from the front fascia, according to the parts lists. The Canon model number on the bottom is consistent between marketing names. This article uses the Digital IXUS model names unless otherwise stated. The comparison tables in this article list equivalent IXY Digital and PowerShot Digital ELPH model names.

All models use lithium ion batteries of Canon proprietary design, though third-party equivalents are readily available.

All models introduced before 2010 use RGBG Bayer filter (except the original Digital IXUS, which uses a CYGM filter^[5]) CCD sensors made by Sony. IXUS 300 HS/PowerShot Digital ELPH SD4000 IS/IXY 30S introduced in May 2010 and all following models have back-illuminated CMOS sensor. Images are recorded as JPEGs. Raw image files are not accessible without the use of third party firmware such as CHDK.

In 2010, Canon dropped the prefix "Digital" as well as suffix "IS" (Image Stabilization) from the names of the new models e.g. IXUS 105.^[6] A similar change was applied to the IXY-series names used in the Japanese market.^[7] The United States market naming was simplified in 2011: "Digital" and "IS" were removed as well as "SD" prefix.^[8] Newer US and European model carry "HS" suffix, that stands for "high sensitivity".

The Digital IXUS series slots above the PowerShot A in Canon's point-and-shoot lineup, with models in the Digital IXUS range commanding a considerable price premium.^[9] However, since the late 2000s, with the falling prices of Digital IXUS models in Canadian and U.S. markets, they have become among some of the lower-priced models available as PowerShot A models are gradually withdrawn from the market and not replaced.

IXUS/ELPH/IXY cameras using CF storage

The PowerShot Digital ELPH using CF have Sxxx model number.

IXUS 400

The Canon Digital IXUS 400 (PowerShot ELPH S400 in North America and IXY Digital 400 in Japan) featured:

• Maximum resolution: 2272 × 1704 (3.8 megapixels)
• Image ratio 4:3
• Memory Format Compact Flash
• ISO 50–400
• 35 mm equivalent: 36 mm–108 mm
• Aperture f/2.8–f/4.9
• Battery NB-1LH, 3.7 V 840 mAh lithium-ion rechargeable

The internal wiring of the CCD can become disconnected in high-temperature or high-humidity environments. Canon issued a recall in October 2006. The damaged CCD displays purple or blueish, distorted or possibly no image at all. The menu and pictures taken prior to the CCD disconnect will still display normally.^{[20][failed verification][21]}

The camera also incorrectly reports a problem with the memory card (Memory Card Error message). This problem can be temporarily overcome by removing both the main battery as well as the small internal battery. Canon has acknowledged this issue, and formerly repaired free of charge.

IXUS 430

The Canon Digital IXUS 430 is (PowerShot ELPH S410 in North America and IXY Digital 450 in Japan) featured 4.0 megapixels, 3x zoom lens, and i3 minute videos with sound.^{[citation needed]}

There has been a Service Notice by Canon stating that the vendor supplied CCD image sensor used in this camera can cause a malfunction.^[22] The affected cameras (s410) show the symptoms such as a corrupted image, lines going across the LCD screen, lack of color of the image produced, or no image produced. Shots by the camera will also display these symptoms.^[22] In Canon's service notice they also stated the following: "Effective immediately, and regardless of warranty status, Canon will repair, free of charge, products exhibiting the above-mentioned malfunction if the malfunction is caused by the CCD image sensor. Canon will also cover the cost of shipping and handling in connection with this repair."^[22]

IXUS/ELPH/IXY cameras using SD storage

The PowerShot Digital ELPH using SD had SDxxx or SDxxxx model number prior to 2011 models' introduction.

IXUS i/ELPH SDxx/IXY L Cameras

Accessories

• IXUS: AW-PS200 all-weather enclosure^[71]
• IXUS 330: WP-DC500 waterproof enclosure
• IXUS 400/430/500: WP-DC800 waterproof enclosure
• IXUS i: AW-DC10 all-weather enclosure
• IXUS 50: AW-DC30 all-weather enclosure
• IXUS 55: AW-DC50 all-weather enclosure
• SD700 IS: WP-DC5 waterproof enclosure
• External flash: High-Power Flash HF-DC1

Known problems

A firmware bug exists that can cause the IXUS 400 (and possibly other cameras with the same firmware) to display a "Memory card error" message after the camera has been in use for some time. Contrary to the message, there may not actually be anything wrong with the memory card. Descriptions of the fix recommend simultaneously removing the internal and external batteries to reset the camera.^[72] Canon has acknowledged this issue and formerly repaired it free of charge.^[73]

A number of camera models across several manufacturers used a Sony CCD that was prone to failure. Canon put out a general recall in late 2005 on affected models and serial numbers.^[74][75] Models from the IXUS range are the v³, II, and IIs. Canon has issued a support advisory stating it will repair affected cameras free of charge.^[76][77] This free repair service for Canon cameras with defective CCD image sensors is gradually being phased out; in the UK, the free service end date for IXUS II cameras was 31 January 2011.

Like all compacts with a zoom lens, cameras in the IXUS range are susceptible to the "lens error" message if the lens is physically unable to zoom in or out. On Canon cameras, this manifests as the E18 error or the message "Lens error, restart camera" on more recent models.

Sample shots

All images here are the original camera JPEG with original Exif information, unmodified except for lossless rotation.

• 
  Face close-up with zoom
  (PowerShot S110)
• 
  Cleaning a camera LCD
  (IXUS 330)
• 
  Face, maximum zoom from longer distance, flash
  (IXUS 400)
• 
  Casio Exilim EX-S1 and EX-S600, no flash
  (IXUS 430)
• 
  Daffodils at Bank station, London in low light
  (IXUS 40)
• 
  Batu Caves, Malaysia (PowerShot SD400)
• 
  William Morris Gallery, Walthamstow
  (IXUS 50)
• 
  2.5 second exposure of the Menai Suspension Bridge in Wales
  (IXUS 55)
• 
  Singapore River, Singapore (IXUS 750)
• 
  Byodo-In Temple, Kaneohe, Hawaii, United States (IXUS 50)
• 
  Bartlett Park, London (IXUS 40)
• 
  Angle-wing Katydid (Microcentrum), North Texas using Macro mode (PowerShot SD800 IS)
• 
  Hersheypark, Hershey, Pennsylvania (PowerShot SD1100 IS)
• 
  Champs-Élysées, Paris using Night Mode (IXUS 50)
• 
  Maria la Gorda, Cuba (IXUS 800)
• 
  Grand Hotel flower garden (PowerShot A580)

See also

• Canon PowerShot
• List of Canon products

Notes

• Note 1: The PC1001 was marketed as "Digital IXUS," "IXY Digital" and "PowerShot S100 Digital ELPH."

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External links

• Digital Compact Cameras (Canon Europe)